This 112.2-mile drive from Dublin to Albany, Georgia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 38 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Georgia-Florida Parkway, GA 257, and Hawkinsville Road, with a significant portion on highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $18, making it an economical journey within the Southeast region. With only one recommended stop, this route offers a straightforward connection between two points, ideal for travelers seeking efficiency. Consider this an uncomplicated drive, perfect for a morning departure to maximize your day in Albany.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.1 miles from Dublin, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 112.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed driving experience, with 56% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 35.1 miles along the Georgia-Florida Parkway, offering a period of consistent travel. The roads transition between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local, slower-speed segments as you move along GA 257 and Hawkinsville Road. Expect a varied feel behind the wheel, shifting from open road cruising to more community-based driving as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Georgia-Florida Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near GA 257 / Marion Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (GA 257 / Marion Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1 mi into trip|~2m in|GA 257 / Marion Street
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257 / Marion Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
40.3 mi into trip|~1h in|US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
69.7 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Turn left toward I-75 South: Valdosta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-75 South: Valdosta
8
72.3 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
6
108 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi
43m
GA 257
23.5 mi
33m
Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi
21m
Cordele Highway
9.4 mi
12m
Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi
11m
Marion Street
3.4 mi
5m
Vienna Highway
3 mi
4m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Georgia-Florida Parkway
— 35.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on East Jackson Street
71 ft·11 sec·East Jackson Street
2
Continue on US 80; GA 26; GA 29
0.2 mi·39 sec·East Jackson Street
3
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 26
486 ft·22 sec·Bellevue Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Church Street
128 ft·4 sec·North Church Street
5
Turn right onto Academy Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Academy Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257
3.4 mi·5 min·Marion Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on GA 257
1.5 mi·2 min·GA 257
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto GA 257
120 ft·4 sec·GA 257
9
Continue on GA 257
13 mi·19 min·GA 257
10
Continue on Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi·2 min·Carolina Avenue South
11
Turn slight right onto GA 257
8.8 mi·11 min·Empire-Chester Highway
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 23; GA 87; GA 257
0.4 mi·31 sec·Eastman Cochran Highway
13
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
455 ft·13 sec·Golden Isles Highway
14
Turn left onto GA 257
8.7 mi·11 min·GA 257
15
Continue on US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
1.2 mi·2 min·US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
0.1 mi·17 sec·US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
17
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.7 mi·1 min·US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
18
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.1 mi·17 sec·US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.5 mi·1 min·Broad Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn left onto GA 27; GA 257
0.8 mi·1 min·McCormick Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on GA 27; GA 257
3.0 mi·4 min·Vienna Highway
22
Turn slight left onto GA 257
9.4 mi·12 min·Cordele Highway
23
Continue on GA 257
16 mi·21 min·Hawkinsville Road
24
Turn left
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I-75 South: ValdostaUse the left lane.
25
Merge onto I 75
2.1 mi·2 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 99Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto GA 300
35 mi·43 min·Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft·10 sec·Sylvester Highway
31
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi·4 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft·16 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
33
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft·12 sec·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft·2 sec·Pine Avenue
36
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Pine Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes, this trip is best tackled in one go. Departing Dublin in the morning will allow you to reach Albany with plenty of daylight. With an estimated fuel cost of $18 for 112.2 miles, keeping your tank full before you leave is a good idea, as there's only one designated stop. Pay attention to signage for GA 257 and Hawkinsville Road as the drive progresses, as these will guide you through the latter half of your journey into Albany.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.1 miles from Dublin, GA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.1 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dublin, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dublin, GA
This is one driving day of about 112.2 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Dublin, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Georgia-Florida Parkway for about 35.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.1 mi from Dublin, GA
· 1h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.55 one way
$35.09 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.18
$38.37
premium
$4.70
$20.77
$41.53
diesel
$5.61
$24.77
$49.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Albany, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Albany, Georgia
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Albany, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Albany, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.7
0
$11.78
$5.39
Efficient EV
28.1
0
$9.82
$4.49
EV Truck/SUV
44.9
0
$15.71
$7.18
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Dublin, GA
Night
in Dublin on Friday
Local time
11:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Night
in Albany on Friday
Local time
11:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dublin, GA to Albany, GA covers 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Georgia-Florida Parkway, GA 257, Hawkinsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.1 miles from Dublin, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (GA 257 / Marion Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dublin, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
